by Bob Hannum March 4, 2013   Table of Contents  – Thick or Thin  – Caution: Contents  – Sizes & Colors  – Convenience  – Natural Fibers  – Closed-Cell  – Straps  – Price  – Cleaning Here is everything you need to know before purchasing a Pilates mat for home or class use. A thicker mat is best […]

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Compiled and last updated 8/21/13 by Bob Hannum What follows are reviews, comparisons, and information for the best Pilates mats, meaning thicker mats of at least 1/2″ or more. There are many fine mats at lesser thicknesses but as I explain in my “Before You Buy” article, thicker is better. This is the mat I […]

by Bob Hannum Oct 8, 2013          Table of Contents  – How Joints Work  – What Is Joint Pain  – More Energy  – Why Is Exercise So Important  – Strength Training Studies  – Best Exercise  – References Let’s get right to the point! Doctors now prescribe exercise over medication and surgery for most joint […]

by Bob Hannum Oct 20, 2013     Table of Contents    – It’s Not Brain Surgery  – Use a Thick Mat   – Loose-Fitting Clothing  – Keep It Simple  – If It Hurts Don’t Do It  – Stick With It To quote the founder of Method Pilates, Joan Breibart, who is credited with single-handedly spreading […]

Photographer: Bonnie Cueman Location: Curves of Northampton, class photos from Studio Helix. Demonstrator/Instructor: Bob Hannum June 2013 and May 2014 The following are pictures of each Pilates mat exercise. They are divided into two groups: pictures of all the beginner mat exercises and pictures of all the intermediate and advanced exercises.  Pictures of Pilates Beginner […]